Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Dell AW725H
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, premium build, and comfort. Users highlight the detailed, balanced audio, luxurious materials, and effective ANC, though some note that ANC is not the best in class and the price is high. A few minor complaints include the bulky case, control placement, and call quality, but overall, these are considered top-tier headphones for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Premium build materials
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good battery life
Cons
- High price
- ANC not best in class
- Bulky carrying case
- Controls placement awkward
- Call quality average
Dell AW725H
The Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life, especially when compared to other high-end brands. However, a significant number of verified buyers report severe connectivity issues, audio cutting out on one side, and poor microphone quality, with some units failing completely after a few months. The value is often described as good only when purchased on sale, not at full price.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable for glasses wearers
- Long battery life
- Good sound isolation and separation
- Fabric ear cups instead of leather
Cons
- Frequent connectivity issues
- Audio cuts out on one side
- Poor microphone quality
- Units failing after a few months
- Difficult to connect to PC
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Dell AW725H | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | 45mm-wide headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset AW725H - Wired/Wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, Audio Output - 20 Hz, Mini-Phone (3.5mm), Battery Talk Time Up to 55 Hrs (Bluetooth), Dark Side of The Moon |
| Surround | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge Support, Bluetooth Headphones, Onyx Black | Bowers | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | 15 min for up to 6 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | Alienware Command Center |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
Dell AW725H
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
Dell AW725H
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
